The Garvin Cemetery has been a state landmark since 1980, and a Dallas landmark since 2007.
Robert Wilonsky/Staff writer
Rezoning a cemetery
Re: “Cemetery cursed with developers — Rezoning sign planted at 151-year old Dallas landmark,” by Robert Wilonsky, Wednesday Opinion.
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This column by Wilonsky is very alarming. Preserving historical Garvin Memorial Cemetery, and indeed any cemetery, is a task for all Texans, not just those who reside in Dallas.
Texas law provides significant protections for cemeteries, including historic and abandoned ones. Under the Texas Health and Safety Code, any land containing human remains is automatically designated as a cemetery and protected from redevelopment or destruction. There are criminal penalties for breaking the law.
My question is why has the city of Dallas not fined or arrested those who are desecrating these graves. Wilonsky has determined that a California developer whose offices appear to be in San Clemente owns the property and is bulldozing headstones within the past two weeks.
Why hasn’t the city of Dallas acted? When the greed of out of state developers takes precedent over our respect for the dead we are all moral danger.
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Remembering Tang
Having just watched the space launch with enormous pride and having witnessed all previous launches, I have a question. What ever happened to Tang? Just wondering.
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The 14th Amendment
Why do you want to erase us? The U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear arguments on birthright citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment. I believe this is an attempt to erase immigrants — families like mine — and it will disproportionately impact immigrant communities who are contributing and claiming our place in this democracy.
The Fourteenth Amendment is a pillar of this country, forged after the American Civil War to answer a fundamental question: who belongs? It ensured that no one born here would ever be treated as an outsider.
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If that pillar falls, it will not fall alone. Weakening it creates a tiered America, where some are secure and others must constantly prove they deserve to exist. It undermines immigrant contributions and erases voices — millions of future voters whose right to belong and participate is suddenly in question.
Why are you so afraid of us? This fear is not about who we are. It’s that immigrants define what it means to be American.
This is how democracies begin to crack — one pillar at a time. If you believe in the Constitution, defend it. Call your Congress. Call your senators. Demand they uphold the Fourteenth Amendment. Because once erasure begins, it will not stop.
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Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to reflect on your alcohol consumption. For adults who choose to drink, the new 2025-2030 dietary guidelines for Americans emphasize moderation, advise that drinking less is better for overall health than drinking more, and note that some people should not drink at all.
The scientific report that informed these recommendations defines moderate drinking as up to one drink per day for women and up to two per day for men. Examples of one drink include 12 oz. beer, 5 oz. wine, or 1.5 oz. distilled spirits. Each contains the same amount of alcohol.
The spirits industry has long supported federal guidelines and encourages responsible consumption throughout the year. Adults who have questions about how alcohol fits into their diet should talk to their health providers, who can help determine what is right for them, based on individual risk factors such as family history, genetics, and lifestyle.
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Amanda Berger, Washington, D.C.
Senior vice president, Distilled Spirits Council
Ruining education
Re: “Chromebook Remorse? About Time. Texas should reconsider laptop use in schools,” Wednesday editorial.
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In this editorial, The Dallas Morning News is advocating for less laptop use in schools. Finally, someone says something about the devices that are ruining students.
Students are losing their critical thinking skills that they will need later in life. Students play games, watch videos and watch movies on chromebooks. There is also bullying.
Why are schools still buying them for students? Laptops are ruining students. Schools need to get rid of them now.
Kailee Stephens, Bland Middle School
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Get rid of Chromebooks
I agree with The Dallas Morning News. I think we should get rid of computers. They affect our way of learning. Most students don’t even do their work. They are too busy playing games and watching videos. It would keep students more on task, and help us learn more if we eliminated the Chromebook.
McKenzie Hargrove, Bland Middle School
Strict regulations could help
Should schools reconsider laptop use in the classroom is a big question.
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School-issued laptops have been an issue for teachers lately. They have to restrict certain apps to prevent student use.
Even when teachers try to restrict, block and close those apps that the students are on, the students still somehow find a way to go around it to still consume that content.
Strict regulations, even full bans on school-issued devices in general will be a win for everybody to ensure students’ education.
Collin McGee, Bland Middle School
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We still need Chromebooks
In response to this editorial regarding Chromebooks, I would like to give my opinion on this subject. As a student who uses her Chromebook often to do school work, I believe that although there should be restrictions on the Chromebook, we still need them.
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I agree that we should reduce the amount of Chromebook use during core classes. However, technology can be used for our advantages and it’s expanding rapidly.
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As a result, we should still have classes where we can use our Chromebooks so we can expand our technology skills further than they already are.
Litzy Gutierrez, Bland Middle School